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Old 14 Sep 2017, 05:41 (Ref:3766718)   #251
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Bramzel should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridBramzel should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridBramzel should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Probably, trackdays and corporate events. In order to make those special you'll need some big names on your track as well though.
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Old 14 Sep 2017, 09:01 (Ref:3766756)   #252
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BTCC is probably their best hope to make it sustainable
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Old 14 Sep 2017, 14:01 (Ref:3766820)   #253
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I read somewhere that Rockingham may lose it's place on the calendar (literally saw a comment so no real evidence, I'm just speculating!) so Lake Torrent could fit in there.

Personally I'd like to see a 12 event calandar with both LT and Anglesey... maybe a good street circuit too if one ever happens! And try another one of Silverstone's layouts, like they did with the full Oulton layout that didn't work.


Also here's the new Subaru Impreza - https://www.topgear.com/car-news/frankfurt-motor-show/new-subaru-impreza

Not the classic shape but looks slightly smaller / shorter wheelbase than the Levorg so maybe another option, though it doesn't look like BMR have the budget for a new build?

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Old 14 Sep 2017, 14:28 (Ref:3766825)   #254
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Or bring back Birmingham!
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Old 14 Sep 2017, 14:51 (Ref:3766830)   #255
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Or bring back Birmingham!
No! It's taken me all these years to get the smell of the Fruit and Veg market out of my head!
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Old 14 Sep 2017, 15:38 (Ref:3766840)   #256
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I personally would like to see the return of double rounds at Donington and Silverstone.
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Old 15 Sep 2017, 16:11 (Ref:3767148)   #257
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Yeah, with different layouts for each round
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Old 17 Sep 2017, 14:11 (Ref:3767954)   #258
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James Nash stated he is looking for a drive in the BTCC next year
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Old 17 Sep 2017, 18:39 (Ref:3768032)   #259
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James Nash stated he is looking for a drive in the BTCC next year
He was close on joining Eurotech for 2016 in their 3rd car, I believe he chose the slightly cheaper option of TCR as he couldn't get the funds in place in time.
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Old 18 Sep 2017, 08:18 (Ref:3768181)   #260
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I believe that 2018 is the last year of the current Pirtek BTCC sponsorship for AJ. I wonder if he will continue in the BTCC after 2018? He has been driving other cars, had a GT test IIRC and has been vocal on the driving standards of late. I am sure BMW like him as very good for the brand, so I wonder if he might go the GT route with them?
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Yeah, with different layouts for each round
At Donington that would be reasonably easy to do, but Silverstone would be a logistical nightmare *if* it was on the same day. If races ran across two days, that's a much easier prospect.
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Old 18 Sep 2017, 09:12 (Ref:3768198)   #262
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At Donington that would be reasonably easy to do, but Silverstone would be a logistical nightmare *if* it was on the same day. If races ran across two days, that's a much easier prospect.
Sorry, I actually meant two meetings, as in one in May and then one in September say for example.
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Old 18 Sep 2017, 09:26 (Ref:3768207)   #263
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I believe that 2018 is the last year of the current Pirtek BTCC sponsorship for AJ. I wonder if he will continue in the BTCC after 2018? He has been driving other cars, had a GT test IIRC and has been vocal on the driving standards of late. I am sure BMW like him as very good for the brand, so I wonder if he might go the GT route with them?
Going on past history, AJ usually changes teams at the end of the year. Could it be a Pirtek Blue Subaru for 2018?
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Old 18 Sep 2017, 10:12 (Ref:3768217)   #264
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Going on past history, AJ usually changes teams at the end of the year. Could it be a Pirtek Blue Subaru for 2018?
Well he attempted to gain favour with the team leader yesterday giving him a lift.
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Old 18 Sep 2017, 11:29 (Ref:3768238)   #265
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My money says AJ continues at WSR unless Dick has a three car sponsorship lined up.

Talking of which, is the sponsorship secure for next year? I would hate history to repeat again - i.e. Colin wins title, Colin loses seat.
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My money says AJ continues at WSR unless Dick has a three car sponsorship lined up.

Talking of which, is the sponsorship secure for next year? I would hate history to repeat again - i.e. Colin wins title, Colin loses seat.
Yep, it is after 2018 I was wondering about, which I know is slightly OT. Dick Bennetts did say that he wanted all 3 cars the same livery next year, but it may prove to be the same as 2017.
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I really doubt that WSR could find a huge sponsor for all three cars. BMW visibly does not give too much money to the team while Pirtek is a good partner to secure and fund one car and driver. I wonder if it is possible for Pirtek to sponsor all three factory cars. That would be great to see but rather unlikely.
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Probably wouldn't be happy as the No.3 driver, but if he stays in the BTCC I think he'll stick with WSR.
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Old 18 Sep 2017, 15:41 (Ref:3768311)   #269
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AJ's had a bit of an inconsistent season, not always his fault. I just hope he continues, as he is a hard charger
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AJ's had a bit of an inconsistent season, not always his fault. I just hope he continues, as he is a hard charger
Isn't that the story of his seasons after his championship?
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Dunno he had solid seasons, in 2015 and 2016
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Article on Huffy on Autosport website.

In a nutshell he won't be back unless someone pays him a salary to race: he needs the money! He reckons (and I suspect he is right) that no drivers are paid in BTCC.
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He's absolutely right. It'd be great to see him back in BTCC but professonal drivers want to be paid for racing. I bet he's right about lack of paid drivers in current BTCC. It's a huge shame.
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In a nutshell he won't be back unless someone pays him a salary to race: he needs the money! He reckons (and I suspect he is right) that no drivers are paid in BTCC.
I always thought Plato was the only paid driver in the field, unless he gets his salary paid to him through sponsorship and not from Subaru/Warren Scott?
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Someone give Huffy a paid ride, he certainly would liven things up at the front
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